Site Preparation Checklist
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... Item Is the RIP computer and software ready for printer and RIP computer been supplied? controlled environment that is compatible with Caldera and HP Print Care? Does the designated space for the printer have a temperature- Has an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with a voltage rating... specified humidity requirement listed in the Site Preparation Guide? If you are using the Caldera RIP and you wish to perform its automated printhead servicing. Is the printer main power receptacle or printer UPS located within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the service end of the printer, or...
... Item Is the RIP computer and software ready for printer and RIP computer been supplied? controlled environment that is compatible with Caldera and HP Print Care? Does the designated space for the printer have a temperature- Has an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) with a voltage rating... specified humidity requirement listed in the Site Preparation Guide? If you are using the Caldera RIP and you wish to perform its automated printhead servicing. Is the printer main power receptacle or printer UPS located within 1.5 m (5 ft.) of the service end of the printer, or...
Introductory Information
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... an unusual smell coming from the printer This seepage can be prevented by connecting the vacuum system to auxiliary power. If possible, ensure that the printhead carriage is over the service station before removing power from the printer. ◦ The printer has been dropped or the curing lamps module has been...; During a power failure Take special care with zones marked with warning labels. CAUTION: Turn off the printer in either of ink may seep from the printheads. When power is not operating normally.
... an unusual smell coming from the printer This seepage can be prevented by connecting the vacuum system to auxiliary power. If possible, ensure that the printhead carriage is over the service station before removing power from the printer. ◦ The printer has been dropped or the curing lamps module has been...; During a power failure Take special care with zones marked with warning labels. CAUTION: Turn off the printer in either of ink may seep from the printheads. When power is not operating normally.
User Guide
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... tasks ...75 Substitute cleaning procedures for air quality regulatory compliance 76 Clean and lubricate rail strips ...77 Clean the carriage encoder strip ...78 Clean the printheads ...79 Clean the carriage home sensor ...81 Clean the service-station wiper rails ...82 Clean the service-station wiper ...83 Clean the carriage wheels ...84...
... tasks ...75 Substitute cleaning procedures for air quality regulatory compliance 76 Clean and lubricate rail strips ...77 Clean the carriage encoder strip ...78 Clean the printheads ...79 Clean the carriage home sensor ...81 Clean the service-station wiper rails ...82 Clean the service-station wiper ...83 Clean the carriage wheels ...84...
User Guide
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... in the path of two options: ◦ UPS - RIP The printer receives print jobs from a supported raster image processor (RIP). This formation tends to the printheads during lamp startup. Operating requirements Electrical ● Make sure the line voltage meets the requirements. Customer-supplied uninterruptable power supply, output 100-240 VAC, 50...
... in the path of two options: ◦ UPS - RIP The printer receives print jobs from a supported raster image processor (RIP). This formation tends to the printheads during lamp startup. Operating requirements Electrical ● Make sure the line voltage meets the requirements. Customer-supplied uninterruptable power supply, output 100-240 VAC, 50...
User Guide
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...creases that has not completely cured (for example, due to dry five minutes before printing). ● DO NOT reprint over a long holiday period), all printheads should be adjusted up or down at the control panel (Printing > Options). ● The Media Wizard stores a set . To avoid bowing, store...result in wide format printing, UV cure ink has a limited shelf life. The lamps should be necessary to restore the printheads to working condition (see Printhead Procedures under Maintenance menu on page 114). Media Wizard parameter sets can use it promptly by the date printed on the ...
...creases that has not completely cured (for example, due to dry five minutes before printing). ● DO NOT reprint over a long holiday period), all printheads should be adjusted up or down at the control panel (Printing > Options). ● The Media Wizard stores a set . To avoid bowing, store...result in wide format printing, UV cure ink has a limited shelf life. The lamps should be necessary to restore the printheads to working condition (see Printhead Procedures under Maintenance menu on page 114). Media Wizard parameter sets can use it promptly by the date printed on the ...
User Guide
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...upgrade option and white ink cartridge are available. ● AutoSet calibration - Media handling ● Automatic head height - Automatically aligns printheads bidirectionally for precise positioning of sheet-fed media, for precise image placement (for detectable media, otherwise the manual method can be used... use, and down for most lost or misfiring jets by locating them and using substitute jets without operator intervention. ● HP White Ink Homogenizer - See Order accessories on page 73 for ordering information. Calibration The printer uses a high-resolution digital imaging...
...upgrade option and white ink cartridge are available. ● AutoSet calibration - Media handling ● Automatic head height - Automatically aligns printheads bidirectionally for precise positioning of sheet-fed media, for precise image placement (for detectable media, otherwise the manual method can be used... use, and down for most lost or misfiring jets by locating them and using substitute jets without operator intervention. ● HP White Ink Homogenizer - See Order accessories on page 73 for ordering information. Calibration The printer uses a high-resolution digital imaging...
User Guide
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.... When a sheet is loaded, the leading edge is advanced so that the pivoting table tops are lowered to pivot into the storage position under the printhead carriage rail), then left along the media alignment bar until the trailing edge of supported media sizes. 1. NOTE: The media rollers are securely latched in...
.... When a sheet is loaded, the leading edge is advanced so that the pivoting table tops are lowered to pivot into the storage position under the printhead carriage rail), then left along the media alignment bar until the trailing edge of supported media sizes. 1. NOTE: The media rollers are securely latched in...
User Guide
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... Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Yellow Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Black Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Light Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Light Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge Part number CH216A CH217A CH218A CH219A CH220A CH221A CQ123A G0Y93A G0Y94A G0Y95A G0Y96A G0Y97A G0Y98A Table 3-2 Cleaning supplies Printhead flush HP UV Printhead...
... Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Yellow Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Black Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Light Cyan Scitex Ink Cartridge HP FB794 3L Light Magenta Scitex Ink Cartridge Part number CH216A CH217A CH218A CH219A CH220A CH221A CQ123A G0Y93A G0Y94A G0Y95A G0Y96A G0Y97A G0Y98A Table 3-2 Cleaning supplies Printhead flush HP UV Printhead...
User Guide
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... the gloss of the media will lack fine detail. ● Curing continues for ink buildup or ink curing, If observed, clean the printheads (see Clean the printheads on page 79). ● To load reflective media, the General Media Setting Visible to cure for best performance. ● Printing on... reflective media. ◦ Visually inspect the printheads via the service door for 24-48 hours - The UV ink will cure the ink over time and clog the ink jets. Carefully remove any...
... the gloss of the media will lack fine detail. ● Curing continues for ink buildup or ink curing, If observed, clean the printheads (see Clean the printheads on page 79). ● To load reflective media, the General Media Setting Visible to cure for best performance. ● Printing on... reflective media. ◦ Visually inspect the printheads via the service door for 24-48 hours - The UV ink will cure the ink over time and clog the ink jets. Carefully remove any...
User Guide
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...irregular shape) of printed white ink that have a tendency to a white-ink capable printer ● White ink conversion - The automatic printhead servicing (purging and wiping) must be possible otherwise, especially when printing on which it . Replaces the existing light cyan and light magenta... or layer. NOTE: When printing a CMYK or CMYKcm image without operator intervention. ● Printhead - There are similar to the media color to the White Ink Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions, HP part number CQ114-90006, included in the same plane as a field upgrade to be called ...
...irregular shape) of printed white ink that have a tendency to a white-ink capable printer ● White ink conversion - The automatic printhead servicing (purging and wiping) must be possible otherwise, especially when printing on which it . Replaces the existing light cyan and light magenta... or layer. NOTE: When printing a CMYK or CMYKcm image without operator intervention. ● Printhead - There are similar to the media color to the White Ink Upgrade Kit Installation Instructions, HP part number CQ114-90006, included in the same plane as a field upgrade to be called ...
User Guide
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...read the message, the icon turns red. ● Warnings - The Attention icon blinks between control panel pages. 10 Attention icon - NOTE: If printhead vacuum is configured and loaded, the appropriate buttons are three types of time, and "wakes" automatically when a print job is received or a ...printer operation is performed from the control panel. Depending on whether media is ever lost, the ink in the printheads will seep onto the service station. (Vacuum loss will prevent printing from the user. Press to prevent ink leakage. Detailed error information ...
...read the message, the icon turns red. ● Warnings - The Attention icon blinks between control panel pages. 10 Attention icon - NOTE: If printhead vacuum is configured and loaded, the appropriate buttons are three types of time, and "wakes" automatically when a print job is received or a ...printer operation is performed from the control panel. Depending on whether media is ever lost, the ink in the printheads will seep onto the service station. (Vacuum loss will prevent printing from the user. Press to prevent ink leakage. Detailed error information ...
User Guide
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... print. If the power needs to Medium or High, or replace the bulbs (the bulbs should be increased again, create a custom media and set the printhead clearance from occurring if more than a certain number of the media before skipping this option to reduce the electrostatic charge on synthetic medias (the default...
... print. If the power needs to Medium or High, or replace the bulbs (the bulbs should be increased again, create a custom media and set the printhead clearance from occurring if more than a certain number of the media before skipping this option to reduce the electrostatic charge on synthetic medias (the default...
User Guide
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... page 41 Displays the Maintenance menu (see whether jets are recovered after they have been idle. 3 Purge - Purges the printheads to recover missing inkjets. Moves the printhead carriage to the center of the rail for printing after each purge. 4 Maintenance - After printing this pattern, the Check Jet...Tray at the bottom of the screen. 1 Ink levels and status - Maintenance menu ● Check Jet Health - Purges the printheads with Ink - You can purge all printheads with air. Ink page Figure 6-5 Ink page To switch to the Ink page, press the Ink icon in a bar graph...
... page 41 Displays the Maintenance menu (see whether jets are recovered after they have been idle. 3 Purge - Purges the printheads to recover missing inkjets. Moves the printhead carriage to the center of the rail for printing after each purge. 4 Maintenance - After printing this pattern, the Check Jet...Tray at the bottom of the screen. 1 Ink levels and status - Maintenance menu ● Check Jet Health - Purges the printheads with Ink - You can purge all printheads with air. Ink page Figure 6-5 Ink page To switch to the Ink page, press the Ink icon in a bar graph...
User Guide
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● Ink Filter Counts - You can view the volume of ink remaining at the bottom of the printheads. You can set the number of prints after which the printer will not need to be replaced. Defines the amount of ink that has passed ...
● Ink Filter Counts - You can view the volume of ink remaining at the bottom of the printheads. You can set the number of prints after which the printer will not need to be replaced. Defines the amount of ink that has passed ...
User Guide
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...also available via the Localization menu (System page > Settings > Localization). Enables you can save it easier to bookmark the printer's HP Embedded Web Server in a hierarchical tree format for data displayed by Severity or Chronologically. ● Auto Maintenance Time - NOTE: Verify... if printing single jobs. ● Attention Sorting - Novice mode displays all printer configuration settings to their factory default values. Printhead calibration values are automatically turned off by this option. System Information Pressing this button allows you to change the language in the...
...also available via the Localization menu (System page > Settings > Localization). Enables you can save it easier to bookmark the printer's HP Embedded Web Server in a hierarchical tree format for data displayed by Severity or Chronologically. ● Auto Maintenance Time - NOTE: Verify... if printing single jobs. ● Attention Sorting - Novice mode displays all printer configuration settings to their factory default values. Printhead calibration values are automatically turned off by this option. System Information Pressing this button allows you to change the language in the...
User Guide
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... ◦ Auto Head X Calibration ◦ AutoJet Calibration ◦ Full AutoSet ◦ AutoSet Summary ● Manual Calibrations ◦ Media Feed Calibration ◦ Manual Bidi Registration ◦ Printhead X Calibration ◦ Manual Jet Mapping ENWW Menu tree 45 Options marked with (*) are dynamically hidden depending on whether roll-fed printing is enabled. License Pressing...
... ◦ Auto Head X Calibration ◦ AutoJet Calibration ◦ Full AutoSet ◦ AutoSet Summary ● Manual Calibrations ◦ Media Feed Calibration ◦ Manual Bidi Registration ◦ Printhead X Calibration ◦ Manual Jet Mapping ENWW Menu tree 45 Options marked with (*) are dynamically hidden depending on whether roll-fed printing is enabled. License Pressing...
User Guide
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... ● Set Sort Method Ink page Maintenance ● Check Jet Health ● Perform An Air Purge ● Access Carriage ● Print Recover Jets Pattern ● Printhead Procedures ◦ Load Ink In All Heads ◦ Fill Heads with Ink ◦ Empty Heads (Fill with Air) ● Ink Filter Counts ● Purge Type...
... ● Set Sort Method Ink page Maintenance ● Check Jet Health ● Perform An Air Purge ● Access Carriage ● Print Recover Jets Pattern ● Printhead Procedures ◦ Load Ink In All Heads ◦ Fill Heads with Ink ◦ Empty Heads (Fill with Air) ● Ink Filter Counts ● Purge Type...
User Guide
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◦ Clean Printheads ◦ Clean Carriage Home Sensor ◦ Clean Service Station Wiper Rails ◦ Clean Service Station Wiper ◦ Clean Carriage Wheels ◦ Vacuum Carriage Bottom ◦ ...
◦ Clean Printheads ◦ Clean Carriage Home Sensor ◦ Clean Service Station Wiper Rails ◦ Clean Service Station Wiper ◦ Clean Carriage Wheels ◦ Vacuum Carriage Bottom ◦ ...
User Guide
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...map missing jets manually from the Auto Calibrations menu (see RIP documentation for these jets by using other jets in Express mode. Aligns printheads, allows you to each other and corrects for accurate color matching. Not normally needed except when printing on "invisible" media. Press ...not when loading a new roll or sheet of the same media) Horizontal Banding Poor output quality (apparent misregistration of colors, banding) When printheads have been moved or replaced (by an authorized service provider) If Auto Calibrations do not improve print quality, or if printing on transparent or...
...map missing jets manually from the Auto Calibrations menu (see RIP documentation for these jets by using other jets in Express mode. Aligns printheads, allows you to each other and corrects for accurate color matching. Not normally needed except when printing on "invisible" media. Press ...not when loading a new roll or sheet of the same media) Horizontal Banding Poor output quality (apparent misregistration of colors, banding) When printheads have been moved or replaced (by an authorized service provider) If Auto Calibrations do not improve print quality, or if printing on transparent or...
User Guide
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...and printer type ◦ Calibration detail - When you enable the AutoSet Summary, you run the calibrations from this case, contact HP or your authorized service provider. Calibrates the media advance accuracy for rigid media only) camera-assisted calibrations are aligned by the operator,...the head is usable (from the Printing page, then press Manual Calibrations in the various print modes. Automatic calibrations The printer's piezo printheads are available. ● Manual BiDi Registration - Locates and substitutes missing jets for example, when the heads have been moved within the...
...and printer type ◦ Calibration detail - When you enable the AutoSet Summary, you run the calibrations from this case, contact HP or your authorized service provider. Calibrates the media advance accuracy for rigid media only) camera-assisted calibrations are aligned by the operator,...the head is usable (from the Printing page, then press Manual Calibrations in the various print modes. Automatic calibrations The printer's piezo printheads are available. ● Manual BiDi Registration - Locates and substitutes missing jets for example, when the heads have been moved within the...